Last fall, the Roberts School began a school-wide Mascot project. During student's weekly art classes, they learned about logos, examined samples, color design and lettering. In the spring, a committee of students met over the course of a few weeks to discuss each of the designs and how it relates to our core values.
During the first few weeks of school, Ms. Holzapfel created a slide show of the 10 finalists and revisited each of the designs. The slide show was also played during each of the lunches to engage students in conversations regarding their selections.
On Friday, September 20, during morning meeting, each students received a ballot to cast their vote for the first ever Roberts School Mascot. After counting every single vote, the mascot with the greatest number of votes was the Roberts School RAMS! We will be working with an artist who will take the student design and create an electronic version so that we can begin designing some new Roberts School Swag for our school community!
During morning announcements, students have the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive history of the American Latino community. Here is this week's fact:
Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice. She is originally from the Bronx in New York. She was sworn in as the Supreme Court justice in 2009.
Please be reminded that dogs are not permitted on school property during arrival and dismissal. We kindly ask for your cooperation in adhering to this policy to ensure the safety and comfortability of our school community. I have included a link to the Student Handbook that you received at the beginning of the year for reference. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the main office.
Below are the Medford Public Schools Illness Guidelines as a reference for determining whether you should keep your child home if they aren't feeling well. Information on Covid timelines can be found on our nursing website: RES Nurse Website.
GENERAL ILLNESS : Students/Staff may return to school/work when:
COVID-19 POSITIVE TEST, SYMPTOMS: Please call your school nurse to discuss your return to school guidance based on the most current district, state, and national guidelines.
FEVER-FREE without medicine for 24 hours.
VOMITING OR DIARRHEA has not occurred during the last 24 hours and small meals are able to be tolerated.
ANTIBIOTICS: 24 hours after the first dose of antibiotics for any physician diagnosed illness, such as an ear infection, pink eye, strep throat, or pneumonia.
Breakfast and Lunch
School breakfast and lunch will be FREE for all students in the Medford Public Schools. Each student can receive one breakfast and one lunch free of charge. Additional meals are available for purchase. Payments may still be made via check (preferred) or cash submitted to cafeteria personnel in the schools. Or you can sign up for an account at family.schoolcafe.com to manage student meal accounts online.
The breakfast program operates from 8:15 - 8:30 a.m. Students should go directly to the cafeteria upon arrival to school. School breakfast includes fruit or vegetables, whole grains and protein.
Reach out to meals@medford.k12.ma.us with any feedback or questions.
We encourage all families to participate in our school breakfast and lunch program this year!
Please keep in mind there is one official way to call in an absence:
(781) 393-2155 then press 1
If you call the absence in this way, we will input this and you can avoid receiving the messages from the school district.
This time of the year can be busy and schedules and routines often change as a result. It is best to try to minimize changes for children, and this also means to keep attendance in school consistent. If dismissal routines are changing for any reason, please alert the classroom teacher.
Our adjustment counselors, Ms. Susan Labelle (slabelle@medford.k12.ma.us) and Ms. Catherine Gamache (cgamache@medford.k12.ma.us) are available to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding your child's attendance.
The mission of the Rockin' Roberts PTO is to establish a close relationship between the Roberts Elementary School and parents by providing opportunities for the community to be more involved through: communication, family/student programs, fundraising, and opportunities to volunteer.
PTO Executive Committee
Executive Chair: Rebecca Gutwin
Members-At-Large:
Treasurers: Kelly Davis
Secretary: Louise Pacheco
You can contact the PTO via email at Medfordrobertspto@gmail.com
Waterlily Wellness, Soul Speaks Therapies and Soul Synergy Medical Hypnotherapy are partnering together to offer this unique opportunity to support our local schools while exploring the benefits of powerful therapies. All proceeds from Roberts families will directly benefit the Rockin' Roberts PTO.
September 28, 10am-4pm
Treat yourself to auricular acupuncture, a 15 minute Reiki session, or a hypnotherapy consultation for a minimum donation of $15 per session.
Please spread the word to your friends and family, and we look forward to seeing you!
Book your mini session now using the link below:
Medford Public Schools Mobile App
Check out the new Medford Public Schools mobile app, which will help students and families stay up to date with news updates, lunch menus, the school calendar and more. Download the mobile application today from the App Store or Google Play Store.
